What do we do with the UK's symbols of slavery?

The image of slave trader Edward Colston's statue being pulled down in the UK has been viewed around the world But there are many other statues dedicated to men linked to the slave trade. What, if any, action should officials take?

What do we do with statues linked to slave-traders?

Millions around the world have seen the image of slave trader Edward Colston's statue being pulled down in Bristol. Black Lives Matter protesters took it to the harbour and threw it into the water.But what about other statues dedicated to men linked to the slave-trade? Marenka Thompson-Odlum and Sir Geoff Palmer share their views.

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